Athletic Program Overview
Dorman High School in Roebuck, South Carolina is the flagship athletic program of Spartanburg School District 6 and the largest 5A school in South Carolina. The Cavaliers compete in Region II-5A of the South Carolina High School League against Boiling Springs, Byrnes, Eastside, Gaffney, Riverside, Spartanburg, and Wade Hampton.
Founded August 27, 1964 from the consolidation of Roebuck High and Fairforest High, Dorman has built one of the most decorated athletic programs in the Upstate — 22 SCHSL state championships across football, baseball, basketball, soccer, and golf, plus a steady pipeline of alumni who have reached the NFL, NBA, MLB, and the PGA Tour.
This page covers the school’s six core varsity sports: football, baseball, basketball (boys and girls), soccer (boys and girls), and golf (boys and girls).
Championship Legacy
Dorman has won 22 South Carolina High School League state championships across five sports. The boys basketball program’s four-peat from 2017-2020 is among the most dominant runs in SCHSL history.
| Sport | Titles | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 2 | 2000, 2009 (AAAA Div I) |
| Baseball | 2 | 1971, 2018 |
| Basketball (Boys) | 5 | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2023 |
| Basketball (Girls) | 3 | 2003, 2004, 2005 |
| Soccer (Boys) | 1 | 2001 |
| Soccer (Girls) | 1 | 2006 |
| Golf (Boys) | 4 | 1998, 1999, 2007, 2008 |
| Golf (Girls) | 4 | 2001, 2003, 2016, 2023 |
Notable Alumni
Twelve Dorman graduates with significant professional or Division I credentials. Each name links to a Wikipedia profile.
| Athlete | Sport | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Sims | Football | NFL 1st round, #6 overall (2002) |
| J.J. Arcega-Whiteside | Football | NFL 2nd round, Philadelphia Eagles (2019) |
| Adam Humphries | Football | 8-year NFL career |
| Brandon Thomas | Football | NFL 3rd round (2014) |
| Jordan McFadden | Football | NFL 5th round (2023) |
| Charone Peake | Football | NFL 7th round (2016) |
| Noah Clowney | Basketball | NBA 1st round, #21 — Brooklyn Nets (2023) |
| P.J. Hall | Basketball | Clemson SC Player of the Year, NBA two-way |
| Terry Hughes | Baseball | MLB #2 overall pick (1967) |
| Steven Tolleson | Baseball | 6-year MLB career |
| D.J. Trahan | Golf | 2 PGA Tour wins, $9.5M career earnings |
| Marcus Rowland | Track | Pan American Junior gold medal (2009) |
Football
Jake Morris
Head Football Coach
Baseball
Jack Jolly
Head Baseball Coach
Basketball
Thomas Ryan
Head Boys Basketball Coach · 5 state titles (2017-2020, 2023)
Ashlen Dewart-Dorn
Head Girls Basketball Coach · 3 state titles (2003, 2004, 2005)
Soccer
Josh Eskew
Head Boys Soccer Coach · 1 state title (2001)
Carlos Osorio
Head Girls Soccer Coach · 1 state title (2006)
Golf
Brad Kelly
Head Boys Golf Coach · 4 state titles (1998, 1999, 2007, 2008)
Laura Maurer
Head Girls Golf Coach · 4 state titles (2001, 2003, 2016, 2023)
Athletic Department Contact
Athletic Director: Jon Stoehr · staff directory
Athletics home: dhs.spart6.org
District: Spartanburg School District 6 · serving Roebuck and Boiling Springs
What’s Happening at Dorman
Q: What classification does Dorman compete in?
A: Dorman is a Class AAAAA (5A) school in Region II-5A of the South Carolina High School League. With 3,925 students (NCES), it is the largest 5A school in South Carolina.
Q: How many state championships has Dorman won?
A: 22 SCHSL state championships across football (2), baseball (2), boys basketball (5), girls basketball (3), boys soccer (1), girls soccer (1), boys golf (4), and girls golf (4).
Q: Where are Dorman’s home games played?
A: Football is played at Cavalier Stadium (opened 2002). Basketball is played at McMahan Gymnasium (3,920 seats).
Q: Who is the most famous Dorman alumnus in pro sports?
A: Ryan Sims (NFL #6 overall pick in 2002), Noah Clowney (NBA #21 pick in 2023, Brooklyn Nets), and D.J. Trahan (2 PGA Tour wins) are among the most prominent.